Are Cyber Risks covered in Yacht / Superyacht Policies?
- The vast majority of insurers exclude cyber risks as standard.
- The majority of yachts do not take up cyber risks cover because the risks are often misunderstood and underestimated.
Reasons: the risks are often misunderstood, and some cover can be expensive.
Solutions: Consider buying back the exclusions on the Hull & Machinery (H&M) and the Protection & Indemnity (P&I) policies to have at least basic cover.
What are the Risks?
- Extortion: Cybercriminals may demand ransom to restore systems or data.
- Grounding: Navigation systems could be compromised, leading to grounding.
- Collision: Interference with navigation systems could result in collisions.
- Injuries: Cyberattacks could lead to physical harm to crew or passengers.
- Liabilities: Legal liabilities arising from data breaches or system failures.
What Can Be Covered?
- Forensic and Restoration Costs: Expenses for investigating and restoring systems.
- Legal Costs: Fees associated with legal defence and settlements.
- Emergency Accommodation: Costs for temporary accommodation if the yacht is unusable.
- Replacement Yacht: Provision for a replacement yacht if necessary.
- Hull Damage: Coverage for physical damage to the yacht.
- System Replacement: Costs for replacing compromised systems.
- Extortion Expenses: Payments made to resolve extortion demands.
- PR Costs: Expenses for managing public relations after a cyber incident.
- Liability: Coverage for liabilities arising from cyber incidents
What Additional Services Can the Insurer Offer?
- 24/7 Claim Management: Around-the-clock support for managing claims.
- Cyber Risk Management Survey: Assessments to identify and mitigate cyber risks.
- Head of Departments Training: Training for department heads on cyber risk management.
- Crew Training: Cybersecurity training for the yacht’s crew.
- Crisis Response: Immediate response services to handle cyber incidents
Our team of industry-leading experts can help you navigate the complexities of Cyber Risks Insurance and assist you in choosing a comprehensive protection that offers you peace of mind. Contact us today for an assessment of your coverage needs.